The inspection by the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, will cover the following safety requirements and every cart operating on Town of Liberty streets must have the following safety equipment:
(A) Permits/stickers issued to operators/owners of golf carts by the Liberty Police Department.
(B) Each owner must have proof of ownership, and liability insurance, and a completed hold harmless agreement, releasing the Town of Liberty, its employees and affiliates, from all liability that may arise as a result of operating a cart inside the Town of Liberty. A current hold harmless agreement must be on file with the Liberty Police Department, and must be renewed annually.
(C) All carts must meet the requirements or minimum standards of safety equipment as set forth in § 96.03.
(D) All cart operators must present a valid driver’s license.
(E) Permits/stickers will be issued annually, and are valid from January 1 of each year. The following fees shall apply:
(1) Registration and inspection by Liberty Police Department: $30 annually (includes permit/sticker).
(2) Re-inspection by Police Department: $150 (if a cart fails the initial inspection).
(F) Lost or stolen permit/stickers are the responsibility of the owner. A police report must be filed in the event of a lost or stolen permit/sticker. The Chief of Police will have the discretion in determining whether a permit/sticker may be re-issued in this instance. If no record can be found of a previous application, or the receipt of a permit/sticker, the Chief of Police may direct the applicant to reapply, and also resubmit any and all fees necessary, before a replacement permit/sticker is issued.
(G) Any person who operates a cart in the Town of Liberty and fails to receive and properly display a Town of Liberty permit/sticker on the driver-side rear of the cart will be subject to all applicable state laws, in addition to being in violation of this chapter.
(H) Cart owners must complete the Registration Form attached to Ordinance No. 2010-3, the hold harmless agreement form, and provide a copy of the proof of liability insurance prior to the cart being inspected. The completed forms and proof of insurance will be maintained by the Liberty Police Department.
(Ord. 2010-3, passed 9-20-2010)